Global technology services and digital transformation company Mindtree is to continue as the BBC’s lead application testing partner for a range of its digital products after being awarded the Corporation’s latest digital testing services framework contract.
The new contract follows a four-year relationship where Mindtree supplied services to deliver and support the testing of digital products, applications and services which were owned by or licensed to the UK broadcaster. Mindtree will continue to test and provide support on flagship products including BBC iPlayer across all platforms, and the Britbox streaming service for the USA and Canadian viewers. The new contract has already begun and has an initial two-year term and the option for two potential one-year extensions.
As part of the scope of services, the new Framework includes providing functional and non-functional testing and test management for various products, applications and websites, and is across all departments, including TV, platforms, North and Nations and studios.
“We are excited to build on our strong relationship with the BBC with this new contract,” remarked Guita Blake, senior vice president and head of Europe at Mindtree (pictured). “Over the past six years of working with the broadcaster, we have seen a continued evolution of their offerings, providing their audience with richer and better customer experiences, no matter the location or device. Our technical skills combined with an excellent understanding of their processes will help us to deliver great quality, faster. We look forward to our continued relationship as we explore newer areas such as artificial intelligence and machine learning in the years to come.”